No one knows about my diagnosis. My mother just found out, and my husband knows that I see a psychiatrist, but neither ever ask how I am feeling. When my mother asks where I was, and I tell her at my doctor's appt., she immediately changes the subject. I don't share anything with anyone.

So, I voted that I am not supported by family or friends.

nor

I have to say no though it's partly my 'fault' (used loosely). Most of my troubles came from my family and all I have left is a father and brother - they are not options. One friend I had I thought I could talk to but, on occasions where I tried, the subject was quickly changed until I got the message - we are no longer friends.

The reason I say it's partly my doing is I have a really hard time talking about my stuff. I'm much better at listening to others and talking about what they're working on. But most of the people I have known for several years never ask me questions and unless I'm asked directly, I tend to never speak about anything under a 'private' label. I don't know how but I'm sure, over the years, I've sent out signals or indicators that questions are not to be asked. I don't know how I've done it but, there are four friends I can think of whom I've known more than seven years; they know next to nothing about me - when we talk we talk about them (that's on me). I haven't seen them in over a year (not unusual) and am really bad at keeping in touch.

Sorry but I can't find the edit feature. Instead of 'fault' I should have said responsibility - that was what I was thinking but couldn't find the word ... too many syllables, maybe?

The last time I spoke to my brother he thought it was funny and my sister has compared my depression to having a skin complaint . So no. Im not bothered though at least I know where I stand now.

Saddens me to read the large percentage not having good family support. Family can be most helpful if they make the effort.

Jim.

Hehe, Jim it only helps when you come from a "sane" family! ;)

bec

Haha Bec. Yeah, sanity helps. ;) It is sad though, I agree with Dad on that one. Honestly I admire all of you without good family support because I don't know what I would do without my family.

I felt i couldn't vote now as i felt they all applied to me .Its hard to um Sum up ?make sense ?

All the options applied to you rt? How is that possible? Do you mean your family is helpful sometimes and sometimes not?

all of the above.And i'm no picnic either.